Christie spent a bit more than $53,000 as of Dec. 31. Buono had spent just $1,573.

The report is the latest evidence of Christie’s knack for raising money. Christie served as a “bundler” for former President George W. Bush and became a fundraising force last year when he traveled the country raising cash and support for Mitt Romney’s failed presidential bid.

The fundraising tally for Christie’s own campaign is likely to balloon considerably. The governor’s campaign has already announced it won’t take public funds in 2013. That means he won’t have to adhere to spending limits.

Buono, who plans to take public money, will be entitled to up to $3.5 million in public matching funds for the primary campaign, though she’ll have to limit her spending to $5.6 million.